Chelsea Heritage Quarter Trustee/Chair

Chelsea Heritage Quarter (CHQ) was launched in July 2024 to explore 350 years of history inspired by the rich heritage of three remarkable Chelsea institutions. We do this through a year-round programme of events, walking tours, installations and family activities. Our flagship event is the Chelsea History Festival, which attracts over 10,000 people in September each year.

Our partners are:

Chelsea Physic Garden,founded in 1673 by the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries for its apprentices to study medicinal plants and their uses.

The National Army Museum, the national home of our Army’s history and heritage.

The Royal Hospital Chelsea, home to the world-famous Chelsea Pensioners, scarlet-coated veterans of the British Army since 1692. The Soane Stable Yard, a caf , exhibitions space and visitor centre are free and open to the public.

Chelsea Heritage Quarter is supported by Cadogan, itself a 300 year-old Chelsea institution.

The Quarter has Charitable Incorporated Organisation status from the Charity Commission. The Quarter’s charitable objectives are:

To advance the education of the public in history and the heritage of the area in and around Royal Hospital Road in Chelsea, and of the National Army Museum, Chelsea Physic Garden and the Royal Hospital Chelsea, by providing or assisting in the provision of a programme of events, walking tours, installations and family activities that explore historical themes and subjects.

As a Trustee of CHQ you will work with fellow Trustees to form an effective, accountable governing body for CHQ, ensuring that it adheres to its charitable objectives.